abyssmaltailgate
Greenhorn Mechanic
A few months ago I purchased one these beloved Yammies under the impression it was a '77 XS-D (U.S.). The title matched the VIN stamped on the neck tube, and using the attached .pdf (readily found in several threads), I confirmed this to be true. Although the bike was fairly stock, the previous owner had swapped out a handful of components making ID with the Haynes manual fairly difficult. It was only after hauling the non-running bike from Milwaukee to Chicago that I realized the VIN stamped on the engine differed from that on the frame! Looking at the same chart, I identified the engine as a '74-'75 XS-B (U.S.).
While browsing our forums for answers, I've come across threads about some models not having matching VINs, which furthered my confusion. My question is twofold:
1) Are my engine and frame from different bikes? (I'd say yes since the #s are not within the same model ranges) and...
2) Which specs in the Hayne's manual should I follow? I know to follow those for the engine when setting up the engine; however, Haynes lists specs for an XS1 B and an XS650B but does not mention an XS-B. Based on the chart, my hunch is to assume those for the XS650B since it already specifies an XS-1B but not the former.
Thanks in advance, as I look forward to any help!
While browsing our forums for answers, I've come across threads about some models not having matching VINs, which furthered my confusion. My question is twofold:
1) Are my engine and frame from different bikes? (I'd say yes since the #s are not within the same model ranges) and...
2) Which specs in the Hayne's manual should I follow? I know to follow those for the engine when setting up the engine; however, Haynes lists specs for an XS1 B and an XS650B but does not mention an XS-B. Based on the chart, my hunch is to assume those for the XS650B since it already specifies an XS-1B but not the former.
Thanks in advance, as I look forward to any help!